Have yourself a colorful little Christmas! From popular designer Linda Lum DeBono, this handmade-holiday collection offers an exciting array of decorating ideas.

Fill your sleigh with 21 fun and whimsical projects, including wall hangings, place mats, ornaments, stockings, table runners, a tree skirt, an Advent calendar, and more

Indulge in bright novelty prints; projects also work nicely in a more traditional palette

Find a host of cheery home-decor items and gift ideas for Christmas

Size:
8.5" x 11" printed on your home computer

Format Description:
full color, PDF digital download

Pages:
80

Product Code:
EB1153

ISBN:
9781604681802

Publication Date:
July 9th, 2012

Review from Quilts, Inc. eInsider

Sure, it's difficult to even think about Christmas decorations when it's this blasted hot outside! (Though, maybe, if you close your eyes and dream of mistletoe, your internal temperature will drop a few degrees). But even in the August heat, we couldn't help but get excited for the still-months-away holiday season while flipping through the pages of this new book from quilt/fabric designer DeBono. Included are 21 "easy, fun, and festive patterns" for everything from ornaments and tree skirts to table runners and placemats to stockings and an Advent calendar, all in bright, cheerful, contemporary designs.
Review from McCall's Quick Quilts

Linda Lum DeBono's new book Sew Merry and Bright (Martingale®, 2012) is filled to the brim with fast, fun holiday projects. Decorate your whole house with table runners, placemats, quilts, pillows, stockings, and a full array of felt ornaments. Includes 21 projects in all.Review from Barbara Rhoades
Here is a book to help you get ready for the holiday season. The book has lots of patterns for home décor such as table toppers, ornaments, pillow cases, wall hangings and stockings for Santa to fill.

The pattern contain a box decorated with holly berries that give you tips on how to get the best use of your fabric or how to make piecing easier. Graphics help you see what the written instructions are saying. There is a paragraph about the item, along with the material and cutting lists. Written instructions are easy to follow.

The projects use various fabrics such as cotton, lace and felt. Beads make the hangers for the ornaments so search through your stash for things you already have. All templates are provided at full size.

This will be a wonderful book to make quick projects to complete your gift giving list. Be sure to get one for your library.
Review from Fabrications Quilting for You, December 2012/January 2013

Whilst on the subject of Christmas gifts for special people, here are 21 easy, fun, whimsical and festive patterns to draw inspiration from. The projects include wall hangings, place mats, ornaments, stockings, table runners, a tree skirt and an Advent calendar to name but a few. Indulge yourself in either the bright novelty prints or take the more traditional approach and palette. There is a host of cheery home-decor and gift ideas to make for the special people who appreciate the time and effort that you have put into the making of a personalized gift.
Review from New Zealand Quilter, Issue 82

Although Christmas is just weeks away, there is still time to whip up a quick deco or two - or perhaps sew a festive stocking, cushion, table runner or quilt. Sew Merry and Bright by Linda Lum DeBono has "21 easy, fun and festive projects" to bring Christmas cheer. Ideal for beginners or young stitchers, these are such simple designs; you can share the joy of making with someone special.

Linda Lum DeBono

Linda Lum DeBono is a quilt designer who was named Aurifil Designer of the Month. She's also a fabric designer for Henry Glass & Company. Her designs have appeared in several books, as well as in several magazines, including American Patchwork and Quilting, Quilts and More, Quilter's Home, and Quilt It for Christmas. She's well-known for her bright and funky quilts, and loves working with color and texture.